The Stakeout 

Leslie sets up a stakeout with Tom to find out who's growing marijuana in the community garden she set up in the pit, but it also gives her an opportunity to scout out Ann and Mark's first date.

Director:

Seth Gordon

Writers:

Greg Daniels (created by), Michael Schur (created by)

Stars:

Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Amy Poehler	...	Leslie Knope
Rashida Jones	...	Ann Perkins
Paul Schneider	...	Mark Brendanawicz
Aziz Ansari	...	Tom Haverford
Nick Offerman	...	Ron Swanson
Aubrey Plaza	...	April Ludgate
Chris Pratt	...	Andy Dwyer
Louis C.K.	...	Dave Sanderson
Jim O'Heir	...	Jerry Gergich
Retta	...	Donna Meagle
Frank Crim	...	Janitor
John Deignan	...	Tow Truck Driver

Storyline

Leslie sets up a stakeout with Tom to find out who's growing marijuana in the community garden she set up in the pit, but it also gives her an opportunity to scout out Ann and Mark's first date.

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Plot Keywords:

hernia | stakeout | mistaken for criminal | candy necklace | singing in a car | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

It is revealed that Tom's birth name is Darwish Sabir Ismael Gani. This is actually the real name of Aziz Ansari's cousin Darwish, whom he mentioned during Aziz Ansari: Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening (2010).

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Quotes

Ann Perkins: I just wanna check one last time that you're okay about this date with Mark.
[Pours coffee for Leslie, who is putting chocolate syrup in her cup at the same time]
Leslie Knope: Oh my God, I am so fine with it, Ann, seriously. It's so fine! As long as you and I are cool. You know my code: hoes before bros. Uteruses before duderuses.
[Leslie puts whipped cream atop her coffee]
Ann Perkins: Got it.
Leslie Knope: Ovaries before brovaries.
[Eats whipped cream]
Leslie Knope: You make such good coffee.
Ann Perkins: Look, I know you're saying you're okay with it, but I've been...
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Connections

References Ratatouille (2007)

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Soundtracks

Every Breath You Take
(uncredited)
Written by Sting
Performed by The Police

User Reviews

Rip

No where near as funny as the movie stake out. Which I don't think I saw anyway

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 September 2009 (USA)

Filming Locations:

CBS Studio Center - 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Deedle-Dee Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment, Fremulon

Technical Specs

Runtime:

21 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1